This was the home of the Gemini Drive In Theatre
Eau Claire since August of 1973. When it was originally built, this area was mostly
farmland. The theatre was located at the US Highway 12 and I 94 interchange. A couple
restaurants and a very small gas station were also in the area. The drive in was also built
adjacent to main railroad tracks. At the time the drive in enjoyed many years of
peace and quiet, except for the occasional train or thunderstorms. Over the years many
elements of noise and extra lighting slowly came closer to this drive in theatre. The Gemini enjoyed
many years, even the final year providing the Chippewa Valley a night of entertainment under the stars
they even did the expensive digital projection upgrade.
The land had been for sale for several years by the current and previous owners. The current owners
were trying to sell off the extra land available adjacent to the theatre. Late last summer, a local company made an offer for all the land including the Gemini. In Wisconsin, a drive in theatre is lucky to be open even
half of a year. The land sits idle the other half. A new location is still being looked into.
The Tower Lights Still Remain.
They Will Possibly Be A Part Of The New Owners Plans.
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